In order to understand (The Good News) the Gospel we must be honest enough to say there had to be some bad news!!!!

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Gentiles. Romans 1:16
This verse is the key passage of the book of Romans. The Apostle Paul owns up to that the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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God wants us to be people of love and joy and peace. He wants to breathe into us the qualities of generosity, integrity, humility, and self-discipline. The disciples of Christ are “inspired” people ... Inspired by God's Holy Spirit.

Let’s go back to the beginning of this chapter … back to verse 1 (Philippians 2:1-5):
“If then there is any encouragement in Christ … any consolation from love … any sharing in the Spirit … any compassion and sympathy … make my joy complete … be of the same mind … having the same love … being in
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All believers are partakers of the heavenly calling. Having been called to belong to Jesus, we press on towards the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

I. THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS
Philippians 3:14
When we are converted, we have a change of mind, a change of heart. Yet this is not only a once-for-all experience, but also an on-going process which will not be completed this side of eternity. We have been changed, we are being
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The majesty and practicality of one of the most wonderful books in the Bible.

WHY I LOVE EPHESIANS:
A short outline
It begins with praise to God for all our blessings in Christ.
It places the source of our salvation, even of our faith, squarely on the shoulders of God.
It proclaims the mystery of salvation, the unsearchable riches of Christ.
It reminds the
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Mid-week Message/Devotion
James 2:14-26
3rd in a series
FAITH and WORKS
We talk about our prayer list quite a bit, don’t we? Intercessory Prayer demands strong faith. Otherwise, why are we praying at all? When we cannot respond to the hurting needs of others, we can always pray. Do we
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This sermon is part of our "What We Believe" series and explores at what God's grace means and looks like in the life of a believer by using the acrostic of the word itself, G.R.A.C.E. It also looks at the difference between grace and mercy.

What We Believe
“It’s All About Grace”
Today we’re continuing in our series on what we as Christians say we believe in. The heart of this series is the belief that we have to get back to, and understand the basics of our faith. And so today I’d like to look at one of the most beautiful
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This is the final message from the Ephesians series reviewing the basic content of the letter.

Paul Reviews His Letter to the Ephesians
The identity and responsibility of the Church
Introduction
My name is Paul.
During my time on earth I was an apostle appointed by Jesus to share the good news with both Jews and Gentiles but mostly to gentiles.
I was not always and apostle and
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Message 18 in our exposition of James. This message covers 3:15-18 instructing us to live wisely followed by several insights regarding wisdom from above and wisdom from earthly , soulish and demonic sources.

Chico Alliance Church
Pastor David Welch
“Wisdom from Above” or "Living Wisely"
The book of James is all about what it looks like to live by genuine faith. James recorded numerous instructions (51) that a person living by faith readily obeys because they are God’s instructions. James
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Our world is impacted by natural disasters & senseless violence. God continues to shelter and protect us while at the same time empowering us. Saints it is the Love of God that must take dominion over this world of ours. For the love of God conquers all.

Thanksgiving 2017
Psalm 8
Ephesians 2:1-10
Message:
It is Thanksgiving 2017 and we celebrate the goodness of our God and His endless blessings toward us. We see that goodness and blessing in so many areas of our lives that we can’t but help be thankful.
In a world that is impacted
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God's greatest desire is relationship with us. In this series we will talk about four men in the Bible who walked with God and see what we can learn from their experiences.

Micah 6:8 ESV - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
INTRODUCTION:
• GOD’S GREATEST DESIRE IS RELATIONSHIP WITH US.
1. Angels were created as messengers and
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This is message 11 exploring the basics of the Christian life. This message continues discussion of element three resolutely restoring righteousness and resisting evil. Specifically Refuse conformity with the world.

“This World Is Not My Home”
I. Continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with God.
II. Persistently Pursue, develop and maintain meaningful community with the body of Christ.
III. Resolutely restore righteousness and Resist the world the flesh and the devil
A. Renew and purify Your
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The Sabbath is discussed in the New Testament in two ways. Beloved, There is a New Testament Sabbath, that is by far, the most important of the two Sabbaths. First portion of this Message is Based on a Sermon by David Dykes (Which I commend to you).

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service four Scriptures Readings are shared before the Message. The Scriptures assigned for this day are Deuteronomy 5:6-21; Psalm 81:1-17; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 and Mark 2:23-28.
The wife ... of a man who had recently died ... assumed ... they were well
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Many ask the ancient question that Job asked so long ago:"If a man dies, shall he live again?" That is one of the most important questions that we could ever ask, for life is our most precious possession.

It is Easter. The day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A time when Alleluias fill the air: ....Beloved ... You know the response:
Alleluia Christ is Risen..... The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia.
We have hope through the resurrection.
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The Sunday School teacher asked the class " What do you think were Jesus first words when he came out of the tomb?" A little girl shouted frantically I know!, I know!" Extending her arms into the air she said " TA DA!". Beloved "TA DA the Lord has risen!"

It is Easter... The day that we celebrate the resurrection ... of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A time when Alleluias fill the air: Beloved ... You know the response:
Alleluia Christ is Risen...... (Pause) The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia.
There is a story that I love so well ...
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